Santa Ana Zoo launches Sunsets at the Zoo series

Scott “Hot Rod” Lambert and Ronnie “Bulldog” Johnson, members of the Mighty Mojo Prophets, perform at a previous Sunset at the Zoo. The band plays again June 22.
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Sunsets at the Zoo

When: Sundays 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on June 8, June 22, July 6 and July 22

Where: Santa Ana Zoo amphitheater, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana

What: Listen to live music, sample beers, have a picnic or purchase a barbeque dinner and shop for artwork to benefit the Santa Ana Zoo.

Admission: $5 for children ages 3-12, members and guests of members; $10 for non-members

Other costs: $10 donation for beer tastings; $3 for unlimited rides on the carousel and train

The Santa Ana Zoo will host live music and beer tastings on four Sundays this summer during the Sunsets at the Zoo series.

The events will be held after-hours from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, July 6 and July 22. Each gathering will feature a jazz band and art vendors, and highlight two Southern California breweries (guests may sample beers for a $10 donation).

Attendees may also either purchase a barbecue dinner provided by the Santa Ana Elks Lodge or bring their own food and picnic on the large grassy lawn in the zoo’s amphitheater.

Admission is $5 per person for children ages 3-12, members and guests of members; $10 for non-members. In addition, there will be a craft table for children and $3 wristbands that grant unlimited rides on the carousel and train.

“All the money goes back into our zoo to improve all the exhibits, make sure the animals have top notch care, and (that) all the food is bought and provided for them fresh,” said Jonathan Moreno, special events and volunteer manager for the Santa Ana Zoo.

Zookeepers may even bring out an animal or two if the animals are feeling up to it, Moreno said.

Scott “Hot Rod” Lambert and Ronnie “Bulldog” Johnson, members of the Mighty Mojo Prophets, perform at a previous Sunset at the Zoo. The band plays again June 22.
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Art appreciation is a big part of the Sunsets at the Zoo events.
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The Santa Ana Zoo is hosting Sunsets at the Zoo starting June 8.
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FILE PHOTO: MARK RIGHTMIRE, STAFF

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